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FAA requires inspections of PW4000 low-pressure turbines

The Federal Aviation Administration is requiring airlines to inspect and replace “air sealing ring” assemblies within Pratt & Whitney PW4000 low-pressure turbine [LPT] cases. The Federal Aviation Administration is requiring airlines to inspect and replace “air sealing ring” assemblies within...

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VistaJet confirmed as customer for 10 Challenger 350s

European charter operator has also taken delivery of its first pair of Global 7500s All-Bombardier charter operator VistaJet has ordered an additional 10 Challenger 350s for delivery through 2022, and taken delivery of its first two ultra-long-range Global 7500s. Source:...

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Wisk Aero sues Archer, alleging stolen eVTOL trade secrets

Urban air mobility developer Wisk Aero has sued competitor Archer Aviation in US federal court, alleging that Archer stole trade secrets, infringed on patents and copied Wisk’s aircraft design. Urban air mobility developer Wisk Aero has sued competitor Archer Aviation...

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Allegiant to open crew base in Austin

Allegiant Air will invest $75 million in opening a base in Austin, Texas as it explores more ways to benefit from the rebound in leisure travel following the year-long coronavirus crisis. Allegiant Air will invest $75 million to open a...

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Ryanair and Wizz again flew fewer than a million passengers in March

Ryanair and Wizz Air carried fewer than 1 million passengers between them in March for the second month in a row, with heavy restrictions on international travel bringing the European aviation sector to a virtual standstill. Ryanair and Wizz Air carried fewer...

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Unmanned Valkyrie releases Altius-600 drone in sixth test flight

Kratos Defense & Security Solutions’ XQ-58A Valkyrie performed its sixth flight late last month, culminating with the “loyal wingman” releasing an air-launched effect vehicle from its internal weapons bay for the first time. Kratos Defense & Security Solutions’ XQ-58A Valkyrie...

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United will train 5,000 pilots by 2030, half to be women or minorities

United Airlines says that it will train 5,000 new pilots in the next ten years through its “Aviate” pilot recruiting programme, with at least half of those to be women and people of colour. United Airlines will train 5,000 new...

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Airborne 04.05.21: E-AB Flt Testing, NORAD v Tu142s, SnF Digital Daily!

Also: Citation 560XL #1000, Erickson & USFS, NC Airports Funded, KC-390 Refueling EAA has reported that the FAA has published draft guidance to implement an optional task-based Phase I program for Experimental Amateur-Built (E-AB) aircraft. Under the program, once an...

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Airborne 04.05.21: E-AB Flt Testing, NORAD v Tu142s, SnF Digital Daily!

Also: Citation 560XL #1000, Erickson & USFS, NC Airports Funded, KC-390 Refueling EAA has reported that the FAA has published draft guidance to implement an optional task-based Phase I program for Experimental Amateur-Built (E-AB) aircraft. Under the program, once an...

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VistaJet commits to another 10 Challenger 350s

European charter operator has also taken delivery of its first pair of Global 7500s All-Bombardier charter operator VistaJet has ordered an additional 10 Challenger 350s for delivery through 2022, and taken delivery of its first two ultra-long-range Global 7500s. Source:...

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